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Johnny Marr Athy ballroom 25th June

18-06-2024 04:03PM

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Nice to see a big artist in a tiny venue in a more quaint part of Ireland. Anyone else going?
Sold out but 1 or 2 resale tickets still floating about.
Johnny has really come into his own with his band. I dare say I'd take his current band over Morrisseys now but ironically Alain Whytes small little touring band is the best of them all for old Smiths/Moz music. Shame Moz won't get back with them but anyways!

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#2 18-06-2024 05:07PM

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Yea going…honestly not really over familiar with his stuff but unique opportunity to see a generational talent. His gigs in recent years have gotten great reviews

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#3 18-06-2024 05:14PM

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Yep, really looking forward to it. God knows what to expect but it could be something special. Johnny never disappoints and this gig has that little bit extra to it. Hopefully a night to remember.

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#4 19-06-2024 08:18AM

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I don't know the venue. It's pretty much in the town by the looks of it? Anyone recommend a decent spot nearby for a quick pre gig pint?

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#5 19-06-2024 09:06AM

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The Auld Shebeen is your best bet that end of Athy. Great little boozer.

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#6 19-06-2024 09:09AM

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Hopefully a mad little sweaty gig with a exuberant crowd. I've seen a few artists in tiny venues, it's usually good fun

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#7 19-06-2024 10:37AM

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I have two tickets for Limerick on Monday night, would prefer to swap them for two in Athy if anyone interested?

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#8 19-06-2024 11:19AM

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Ask on the Athy town facebook page. Few there with tickets that may not be going and looking to sell or swap

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#9 21-06-2024 10:44PM

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Anyone any idea of the capacity lads?

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#10 21-06-2024 11:22PM

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Think i remember 500 tickets sold but not 100% on that

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#11 24-06-2024 09:54AM

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Caught him at Sea Sessions last night. A great set (albeit limited to 1 hour) with a good smattering of Smiths numbers. Athy crowd (and Limerick) will be in for a real treat 🎸

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#12 24-06-2024 11:13AM

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Anyone know stage time for Athy and if any support playing?
Cheers.

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#13 24-06-2024 12:27PM

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Was coming here to ask the same!
Doors open at 7.30 is all is on MCDs website.
Newdad are support in Limerick tonight.

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#14 24-06-2024 12:34PM

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I just saw this on Facebook. Looks like 1000

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#15 24-06-2024 12:44PM

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I'll have to get down to Athy from a job in town which might be a bit tricky for me…
the tickets say Doors 7:30 but does anyone know if there's a support act and when Johnny supposed to be on stage?
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#16 24-06-2024 11:22PM

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Looking for 2 tickets if anyone has 2 to spare

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#17 25-06-2024 10:39AM

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Things oddly quiet in terms of finding info on if there is a support act.

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#18 25-06-2024 11:16AM

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This is a snip from my physical ticket. There's support alright, or is that special guests.
I see Liam Gallagher and Bonehead on a couple of days break after their gig in Dublin last night 👀
Joking aside, it doesn't matter, it'll be a Johnny Maher homecoming gig! Can't wait…

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#19 25-06-2024 11:26AM

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Absolutely. Really buzzing for this now.

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#20 25-06-2024 02:23PM

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I'm hearing that there is no support. Now maybe Johnny will invite someone on stage with him…I dunno. Anyhow looking forward to it.

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#21 25-06-2024 03:39PM

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It's a Community hall now, right? I presume there's a bar? 7.30 doors with maybe no support, what time do we reckon Johnny will be hitting the stage?

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#22 25-06-2024 03:40PM

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9pm as always for indoor shows

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#23 25-06-2024 03:43PM

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Mani would be the obvious guest to make an special appearance.

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#24 25-06-2024 03:45PM

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..

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#25 25-06-2024 03:50PM

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That'd be cool. They could do an up tempo rendition of the theme from Neighbours.

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#26 25-06-2024 03:55PM

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tbh the obvious guest would be Liam Gallagher as he played a gig an hour up the road last night.
I've a feeling we're in for a treat tonight.

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#27 25-06-2024 03:58PM

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You are in for a treat tonight.
And if it's half as good as LG in The Point last night, you are in for an absolute treat.
Enjoy, as a Smiths fan, I was I was there but alas not to be.

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#28 25-06-2024 03:59PM

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Let's not set the bar too high lads. I mean it could be Picture This.

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#29 25-06-2024 03:59PM

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Yeah his last couple of shows have been 9pm starts.
https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122302470#Comment_122302470

I would like to think that there might be a bar, but they would need to acquire a license.

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#30 25-06-2024 04:11PM

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https://kildare-nationalist.ie/2024/06/25/anticipation-builds-for-johnny-marrs-kildare-show/
"….there will be a marquee bar run by Paddy Dunne’s at the concert."

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#31 25-06-2024 04:13PM

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Johnny Maher ??!!! Lock up your sons and daughters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpC0Xzg62ZM

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